Morrow County Health District

Morrow County Health District was established in 1994 by the county's voters to ensure continued support of medical services in the area. The health district is comprised of a hospital and medical clinic in Heppner, a medical clinic in Irrigon, and home health, hospice and emergency medical services throughout the county. The district also subsidizes Columbia River Community Health Services in Boardman.

A five-member board of directors governs the health district. The current directors are:

• Larry Mills of Heppner, Chairman
• Linda LaRue of Ione, Secretary/Treasurer
• John Murray of Heppner
• Leann Rea of Boardman
• John Gochnauer of Heppner

Leading day to day operations are Administrator Victor Vander Does and Chief Financial Officer Nicole Mahoney.

The district's facilities are modern and up-to-date, while services are provided with old-fashioned personal care.

Morrow County Health District is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

Phone: (541) 676-9133
Fax: (541) 676-2901
TDD: (541) 676-2908

News

Renovations at Pioneer Memorial Hospital have now been completed for the facility’s Long Term and Nursing Care Swing Bed Program. Several patients have already moved into the unit and more are scheduled to arrive soon.    

The Health District’s Administrator, Victor Vander Does, has announced he will retire in July this year.  Vander Does has been with the District since September 1999.  The District’s Board of Directors has begun recruitment efforts to fill the position.

Our Mission Statement

Our Mission
            Working together to provide excellence in health care.
Our Vision

• We will be our communities’ first choice for quality, compassionate health care.
• We are committed to achieving excellence in everything we do.
• We will be guided by the highest professional and ethical standards and organizational values.

Our Values
            Integrity ► Compassion ► Quality
            Respect ► Teamwork ►Financial Responsibility

Morrow County Health District is seeking a full time Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for our Irrigon Medical Clinic. This position is weekday only – no weekends and no call time! Very competitive salary and benefits including Licensing, CME, relocation reimbursement, and much more. Contact Patti Allstott, 541-676-2949, for more information.

            Morrow County Health District is accepting applications for a temporary maintenance helper position in Heppner (August 1 – Sept. 30 or when applicant must return to school) .  Must be at least 16 years old to apply and pass criminal background check. Duties include lawn mowing,  heavy digging, weeding, lifting, painting, and other duties as assigned.  For more position information contact Maintenance Director Carl Lauritsen, 676-2929.  Applications are available at Pioneer Memorial Hospital or by contacting  Patti Allstott, 676-2949.  Applications close July 13.  Morrow County Health District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.